Photo Challenge: FAVORITES

“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.” Swami Vivekananda

Photo Challenge: FAVORITES

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain. Joseph Campbell
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller

FAVORITES: For my final photo challenge favorite selections for 2017, I decided to share some photos I didn’t get to use and a few I did. Since we are in the season of holiday gifting, I also chose to share some of my foods from around the world; Try The World food selections are a great gift idea and the collages always make me hungry. I have a few more photos to share for this list still in the works.For those of you who are curious about the mother holding a baby sculpture, it is part of a nine piece sculpture series created by internationally recognized artist/sculptor, Joy Brown. It is across from the West 96th St subway station in Manhattan and is called One Holding Small One. I will feature all nine in a post. They have influences from her childhood in Japan and, like all the wonderful street art I come across in NYC, this series warms my heart. You can read more about her works in the three articles below.
The bottom shot is called Sailor Kiss and it is a depiction of a famous post World War II photograph taken at Times Square. This equally popular Street art depiction is by Street artist extraordinaire, Eduardo Kobraa Brazilian artist who uses kaleidoscopic color ranges to create beautiful murals and paintings on walls around the world. This one is painted against a wall by the High Line walking trail in lower Manhattan. Kobra’s work always takes my breath away beacye the colors are vibrant and the mural ais huge… Definitely a favorite. Since I love quotes, I added some of my favorites from Brainy Quotes top 100 selections. Do come back for my other photos.
READ: Thousand-Pound Bronzes on the Upper West Side By Paige WilliamsAdorable Bronze Figures by Joy Brown Arrive on the Broadway Malls in NYC By AFineLyneJoy Brown on BroadwayEduardo Kobra: Biography by Nicole Figuerola

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” Amelia Earhart

Photo Challenge: FAVORITES

Photo Challenge: FAVORITES

It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. Henry David Thoreau
Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead
When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves. Viktor E. Frankl
We love life, not because we are used to living but because we are used to loving. Friedrich Nietzsche

Stay tuned for my selections from my 2017 photo files. Thank you all for your generous support through your likes and comments and social media shares. Deeply appreciated!

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“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.” Thomas Carlyle

Photo Challenge: FAVORITES

Whoever is happy will make others happy too. Anne Frank
If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. Napoleon Hill
There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self. Aldous Huxley
Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. Marcus Aurelius

“Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” Albert Camus

Photo Challenge: FAVORITES

Photo Challenge: FAVORITES

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist. Indira Gandhi
God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well. Voltaire
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. Samuel Beckett

This post was inspired by a prompt from WP Daily Post: – FAVORITES – This week, To celebrate the end of the year, share the most meaningful photo you’ve taken in 2017. From the photo that generated the most reactions on your blog to the one that has the deepest emotional pull on you, define “favorite” in whatever way works best for you. Your chosen image doesn’t have to be one you’ve already shared in a previous Photo Challenge. Anything goes, as long as it’s a photo from 2017. If you want to share several images, that’s fine too — a “best of 2017” gallery could be fun if you can’t settle on one photo.

Positive Motivation Tip: Enjoy all your favorites by sharing them with those you love!

I so needed to read this post today. I went to bed feeling a bit discouraged about my growth online and for a few other reasons, and reading this quote totally helped bring my perspective and goals back into focus: Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson

These favorites collections remind of every past holiday when we’ve done a “favorites list” of things we have really liked throughout the year. It could be tangible or intangible, but really great to think back on the year and what favorite things there were.

I absolutely adore the Kobra piece of street art you’ve picked out here – he’s one of my favourite street artists, and I don’t think he’s recognised enough! I took this same pic when I was in New York, walking the High Line trail x

Those were very inspiring quotes with interestingly looking pictures. I’ve read some of those quotes before, especially Anne Frank. Next time I read a book, I should note/save their quotable sayings in my journal.

You’re photography is just simply amazing and tge best
I really love it
And i also love the perfect combinations of pictures and quotes
I really love reading your motivational posts …
Thanks alot for sharing it

I guess I can say that the idea that lives in me is music. It makes me happy and I use it to try to make others happy too. I guess you can say it is part of our duty as occupants of this earth. The Huxley quote is so awesome and true. Great post.

I have never tried the World boxes but it sounds amazing! Eduardo Kobra is one of my favorite street artists. I saw his David Bowie Mural in Jersey City as well as few other street art in New York and Chicago!

As always I love your photos, some of course more than others. My favorite today is of the huge person holding the small person. This could be conceived in so many ways. I also would like you to know that I truly enjoy the quotes you choose. They are so inspirational.

I love this: Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. I am a firm believer that when we think of something it happens- so why not think of our favorite thing!?

I love photos you’ve taken and the one you picked for the last challenge! I love the one with the white bird ( I don’t really see which one is it). But in our culture, when you see the white bird it’s believed that someone of your loved one who died is visiting you. It’s quite symbolic and I really love it!

I hope you will do posts like these in 2018! I’m sorry that I’m being late to the party but Happy New Year and Christmas <3

Your photos did justice to the word, “Favorites.” The quotes are likewise thought-provoking. I like this quote the best – “If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. Napoleon Hill” It just motivates me to do more.

I love this compilation of photos that you’ve put together. You’ve done an incredible job over the past year with your photo challenges — I always look forward to seeing what you’ll be posting about each week! 🙂

I love that colorful graffiti art! It’s better than most art found in modern art museums. Stunning display of colors and so much energy and positivism. What are the chances that the artist sells a print version?

2017 had so many favorite moments for me but I can’t say it’s been my best year. it was all about keeping a positive attitude! But going into 2018, it’s been rockin asks rollin! Happy 2018. It’s almost February already!